Margaree Haithcox Neely, 95, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born in Catawba County on January 18, 1925, she was a daughter of
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James Carroll Blanton, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his residence under the care of Hospice. Born December 29, 1942 in Modesto, Calif., he
Jeanette Mull Osborne, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 22, 2020. She was born in Asheville, N.C., on June 12, 1948, to Harry and Eva Mull. She graduated
FROM STAFF REPORTS SBK Boxing Club invites cancer survivors and their caregivers to the club’s “Knock Out Cancer” event on Saturday, February 29. Organizers promise “a fun, life-affirming celebration of
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department will hold an organizational meeting to discuss plans for the 2020 Adult Softball Leagues at 6 p.m. on Monday,
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.svlfreenews@gmail.com All area women are invited to celebrate their strength and beauty and take some time to refresh themselves with scripture and sisterhood at the Lake Norman
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners agreed on Friday to have administrative staff work to address stormwater issues in various subdivisions throughout the county following a round of heavy rainfall.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 7 ♦ Adam Joshua Jones, 21, of W. Front Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering to
Mrs. Sarah May Jeffries Lowe, daughter of the late Will and Lenore Jeffries Smith, was born in York, S.C., on July 14, 1923. She was married to L.C. Dawkins and
Larry Allen Beaver, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Larry was born November 14, 1941, in
David Wayne Barringer, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at his home. Born in Iredell County on June 16, 1963, he was the son of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: FEBRUARY 10 ♦ Kevin Lee Tallent, 18, of Oklahoma Court, Lincolnton, charged with larceny of property. FEBRUARY 11 ♦
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Fathers and daughters danced the night away Friday at the Statesville Family YMCA.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville High School has notified parents that a student at the school has been diagnosed with pertussis, also know as whooping cough. According to a letter sent
BY PAUL COOK Over the last six months, as I have served as the United Way of Iredell County’s 2019-20 Campaign chairman, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with so
Edward David Douthit, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on July 22, 1943,
Eleene Osborne Goodnight, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Sherrills Ford, N.C. She was born on May 3, 1926,
Rev. Jane Elynn Gardner Casey, 64, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Born in Washington, D.C., on January 10, 1956, Jane
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: FEBRUARY 4 ♥ A boy, Waylon Richard James Gunter, born to Julius Chance Gunter
BY KARISSA MILLER VoltEDGE Robotics president and co-founder Martin Blue told Iredell County commissioners’ on Tuesday that the group’s goal is to “foster an environment that promotes communication, collaboration and
Special to Iredell Free News Every person sitting in the audience will be able to relate to a character in the Theatre Statesville production of “Proof.” The cast will take
Paula Rose Bonn Malatesta, 72, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born April 28, 1947, in Jersey City, N.J., she was the
Donald Rickey “Rick” Pennell, 67 of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Autumn Care under the care of Iredell County Hospice. Born February 29, 1952, in Hickory,
Chelsea Leon Sharpe Sr., 71, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on January 15, 1949, he was a son
Donna Jean Williams, 50, of Salisbury, N.C., went home to be with Our Lord on February 16, 2020. Donna was born January 23, 1970, the third child of seven children
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender faces numerous charges related to the distribution of crystal methamphetamine following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Father-Daughter Dance When: Friday, February 21, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Statesville Family YMCA, 828 Wesley Drive, Statesville Details: The Daddy and Daughter Dance is an evening to celebrate the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Virginia man is charged with breaking into a vehicle in northern Iredell County and stealing property from inside. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Parks responded
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the current forecast shows the potential for snow to impact much of North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.svlfreenews@gmail.com Get a team together and join the free fun in a “friendly” dodgeball tournament on Saturday, February 22, sponsored by GET FIT IREDELL. Check in opens
Mr. Rodney Ramseur Jr., 97, of 204 McAllister Road, Statesville, was born in Rowan County on December 5, 1922, and was the son of the late Rodney Ramseur Sr. and
Mr. Junior Jerry Moore, 80, of Troutman, N.C., entered his heavenly home on February 18, 2020. Mr. Moore was born July 10, 1939, in Wilkes County, N.C., the son of
Gay Crisco Whitesides, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on September 16, 1942, in Albemarle, N.C., to the
Earnhart Lee, 80, of Deaton Street Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at his residence. Born In Bertie County, N.C., on October 6, 1939, he was the
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County’s Future Farmers of America members and the alumni who support them throughout the year were honored Monday during the annual FFA banquet at the Iredell